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A few things have been going on this very busy December.

Last night, I found a book called A Patient’s Guide to PCOS and I’ve been reading it most of the day.  It’s a very interesting look at this syndrome that has plagued my life for so many years, and even more interesting– a look at how to control it!  The book provides detailed diets and caloric intake goals, as well as ideas as to how to effectively introduce exercise into your life.

As I scanned the book last night at Barnes & Noble, I was shocked by a chapter that discusses the psychological and emotional impact of the syndrome.  I honestly have just thought myself lazy and… well, bad.  While I fully recognize that there are spiritual implications to my situation and lack of will-power, it was nice to find that there is hope.  Is it weird that I didn’t really realize that before?  I’m not typically a “hopeless” person, but I guess I’ve been pretending that I was fine and had it all together.  It’s ok that I don’t.  More on that on my personal blog.

I was talking about this with my friend Angel this afternoon at lunch, and come to find out, she’s a certified personal trainer AND a marathon runner.  She offered to help me out with my endeavor– yay for me!  I’m really looking forward to getting to a place where I can begin working towards running a half marathon, rather than just working towards staying alive!

I’ve been trying to stay active, although it has proven difficult as school hasn’t begun yet and I don’t have access to the Rec.  That will change in about a week, though.  I’m looking forward to getting started on a nice work out plan, and let’s just be honest.  I’m looking forward to a time when this change in lifestyle doesn’t seem so hopeless.

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